CNI Stock Surges 12% With A 8-day Winning Spree On Q4 Beat & Dividend Hike
Canadian National Railway (CNI) – a rail transportation and logistics service provider in North America – hit a 8-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to 12%. The company’s market cap has surged by about $7.1 Bil over the last 8 days and currently stands at $66 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 8.5% compared to -0.2% for S&P 500. Let’s take a look at what’s driving the stock.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Q4 Earnings Beat and Shareholder Returns Program
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- Impact: Positive Price Reaction, Increased Investor Confidence
Why This Matters?
Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades.
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for CNI stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | CNI | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.9% | -1.6% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | 12.1% | -2.1% |
| 1M (21D) | 10.2% | -1.9% |
| 3M (63D) | 12.6% | -0.2% |
| YTD 2026 | 8.5% | -0.2% |
| 2025 | -0.1% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | -17.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 7.8% | 24.2% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 74 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 77 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 35 | 40 |
| 4D | 14 | 31 |
| 5D | 14 | 2 |
| 6D | 7 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 4 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 74 | 77 |
Key Financials for Canadian National Railway (CNI)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $17.0 Bil | $17.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $6.3 Bil | $6.6 Bil |
| Net Income | $4.4 Bil | $4.7 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $4.2 Bil | $4.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.6 Bil | $1.7 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.1 Bil | $1.2 Bil |
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